2 men shot, 1 fatally, while walking in Belmont Central: Chicago police

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Saturday, January 18, 2025
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- Two men were shot, one fatally, while walking on the city's Northwest Side early Saturday, Chicago police said.

Police said the shooting happened in the Belmont Central neighborhood's 6000-block of West Belden Avenue just before 2 a.m.

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The men, 25 and 29 years old, were walking outside when someone shot at them, police said.

The 25-year-old, shot in the head, was transported to Loyola Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The 29-year-old, shot in the back and shoulder, is listed in good condition at Christ Hospital.

Police said the shooter may have been traveling in a red vehicle when the shooting happened.

There is no one in custody and Area Five detectives are investigating.

Police did not immediately provide further information about the shooting.

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